Maria Timofeeva vs Ann Li Preview & Prediction | 2026 Monterrey Open (Abierto GNP Seguros) | Round of 16

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Maria Timofeeva and Ann Li collide for a second time this year as both bid for a place in the quarter-finals at the Monterrey Open.

Ranking points: WTA 500

Start date/time: 26 August 2026 at 10:00 pm

Venue: Club Sonoma, Monterrey, Mexico

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel

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Maria Timofeeva vs Ann Li prediction

USA’s Ann Li was clinical in her last match, making a statement with a resounding straight sets win over Camila Osorio which saw the American drop just three games across the entire match. She won six of her 12 generated break points and boasted a first serve win percentage of over 75%, which always bodes well. Her reward is a round of 16 encounter with a player she knows well and one Li has consistently triumphed over.

Maria Timofeeva has her work cut out here, having been beaten by Li in all of their previous four meetings. The most recent of those matches came just over a month ago at the Hellenic Championship, where Li defeated Timofeeva 6-2, 6-1. Whenever these two have collided, Li has dominated and she is simply a much better player than her opponent. Expect that to continue, with Li maintaining her record of not having dropped a set when playing Timofeeva.

Maria Timofeeva vs Ann Li tip: Ann Li to win 2-0